Madeline Stuart, an 18-year-old Australian model with Down syndrome, has been getting a lot of attention lately. Earlier this year, the aspiring model included photos of herself on her newly launched facebook page that went viral. In three short months, she has attracted 435,000 Facebook followers, earned work as the face of EverMaya, a Fashion & Lifestyle Brand, modeling their designer Huipil handbags, and she is also modelling fitness clothing for Manifesta.

The energy and excitement doesn’t stop there. Most recently, Stuart has been asked to walk in New York Fashion Week for FTL MODA, a group that acts as a platform for designers and models through runway shows, in association with the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Down syndrome is common. While about 1 in every 700 babies has an occurrence of Down syndrome, according to the CDC, there are still social misconceptions. On her facebook page, Stuart writes, “I hope through modelling I can change [society’s] view of people with Disabilities, exposure is creating awareness, acceptance and inclusion.”